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Volkswagen is standardising the engine range in the Golf segment. For the models Golf, Golf Plus, Golf Estate and Jetta there are now two TSI versions: a turbocharged 90 kW / 122 hp direct injection petrol engine as well as a 118 kW / 160 hp version of the same engine, but with turbocharger and compressor. Furthermore, the TDI programme will also be extended to include the first common rail engine in Golf models. With the introduction of the high-torque TSI engines two years ago Volkswagen has significantly
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New Golf design points the way to Volkswagen’s future... Volkswagen is unveiling its most important automotive secret of the year: the new Golf. The car – Europe’s most successful with more than 26 million sold – was improved in all areas. "This sixth generation of Golf cars will completely redefine the quality and comfort level of its class over broad categories, offering more customer value than ever before", says Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board
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Volkswagen's bestseller sets to shift up a gear. Following record sales of around 1 million units, the Volkswagen developed intelligent DSG automatic gearbox previously available with six gears, is now set for release with seven gears. The first 7-speed DSG gearbox is available now for the Golf and Golf Plus models with the 1.4 TSI and 1.9 TDI engines. This represents a milestone in the gearbox strategy of the Volkswagen Group. It is the values of efficiency, temperament and sportiness that make
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According to Auto Express it would appear that way. They report that the new platform car is to be unveiled at th Paris Motor Show next Autumn, a full six months after the penned debut which was scheduled for the Geneva Motor Show. This delay has been a very knock on effect of a strategic overview which was commissioned by recently appointed Martin Winterkorn , Chairman of Volkswagen AG. It seems the drive for this review was to spruce up the design for a number of models in the VW range, some of
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First of many videos from Volkswagen showcasing the new Golf MK6 (MKVI). Shown in the video is a silver 5 Door model, sporting the new (or old, if you're that way inclined) style grill. The new model makes a number of passes, getting increasingly closer to the viewer as the video progresses. Expect more from VW as the build up continues to the eventual launch at the Paris Auto show next month. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HkyvhsahAA[/youtube]
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In parallel to the new generation Golf , Volkswagen is presenting a concept car that is the most fuel efficient car of its class: the future Golf BlueMotion. With its average fuel consumption of 3.8 liters per 100 kilometers, it breaks the magic barrier of 4.0 liters for the first time in the Golf market segment. At the same time, CO2 emissions were reduced to 99 g/km – also a new top value in the class. This means that the Golf has attained the sensational fuel efficiency of the smaller Polo
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Volkswagen is sending a new Golf out into the world, the best of all times. The Golf is a phenomenon, regardless of its particular generation. Positioned in the compact class, this style icon defies all automotive and social class distinctions. No other car in this price segment has even come close to reaching as large a cross-section of people. The Golf is the only one that always fits right, and the new one is even better fitting. It was perfected in every detail. It is also the quest for perfection
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In 1976 the Mk I Golf GTI was launched as a low volume addition to the Golf range. Thirty two years, five generations and 1.7 million sales after that car established the breed, the sixth generation of the GTI has been unveiled in concept form ahead of its public debut next month at the Paris Motor Show. The core attributes of the original GTI – sharp dynamics, style and practicality – remain in the new GTI concept. Yet the new car uses the latest advances in drivetrain and chassis technology
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Following the recent unveiling of the MK6 Golf GTI Concept by Volkswagen , they've released a short video showing off the concept in the flesh and, more importantly, on the move.Over four mintues worth of close ups, sweeping body shots and drive bys to make any Top Gear Directors pants wet. The model shown is a red 3 Door GTI. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd6HFqpCFDM[/youtube]
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"If you wish to experience value for money in the compact class, you won't be able to ignore the new Golf VI", gushes Hans-Jürgen Abt. The managing director of the world's biggest customiser of vehicles in the Volkswagen Group is very taken by the new version of the Wolfsburg "evergreen": "The new Golf is an outstanding basis for our designers and technicians - and they've already succeeded in creating five awe-inspiring predecessor series." For the